Vapour released into the air can result in second-hand exposure to vapour compounds.

The most common side effects of using e-cigarettes are sore throat, dry cough, and headaches.

Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?

People who are trying to quit smoking should speak to their health care provider about options to help them quit.

E-cigarettes have less toxic substances than regular tobacco cigarettes. This means they are likely much less harmful. People who completely switch from smoking to vaping would reduce their exposure to these substances. However, there are still potential health risks with using e-cigarettes. We do not know the long-term effects of using these products.

In some conditions, people may find that e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking.

More research is needed on how e-cigarettes could be used as a quit smoking aid.

What does the law say about e-cigarettes?

In Ontario it is illegal to sell or supply e-cigarettes and component parts to anyone under 19 years old.

E-cigarettes with nicotine cannotlegally be sold in Canada.

E-cigarettes that make a health claim (for example, that they can help you quit smoking) cannot legally be sold in Canada.